Event Notification Report for September 30, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/29/2012 - 09/30/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
48361
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48361
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: KATHARINE NETEMEYER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: KATHARINE NETEMEYER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/30/2012
Notification Time: 23:22 [ET]
Event Date: 09/30/2012
Event Time: 19:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/30/2012
Notification Time: 23:22 [ET]
Event Date: 09/30/2012
Event Time: 19:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/30/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 97 | Power Operation | 97 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO FIRE IN THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING
"At 1804 hrs. CDT on Sunday, September 30, 2012, security personnel reported a fire in the mechanical maintenance shop. Fire Brigade responded and due to the severity of the fire, Coal City Fire Department was called for assistance. The fire was successfully extinguished at 1834 hrs. There were no personnel injured in the fire. The fire did not affect any structures, systems, or components that are required to provide for nuclear safety. At no time was the health and safety of the public adversely affected by this condition.
"The maintenance shop is not attached to safety related structure of the operating units; therefore Dresden Station Unit 2 and Unit 3 were not affected by the fire.
"At approximately 1930 hrs., information was released to the media due to fire in the mechanical maintenance shop requiring Coal City Fire Department assistance. This condition is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to a release of information to the media. No official press release was made."
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1804 hrs. CDT on Sunday, September 30, 2012, security personnel reported a fire in the mechanical maintenance shop. Fire Brigade responded and due to the severity of the fire, Coal City Fire Department was called for assistance. The fire was successfully extinguished at 1834 hrs. There were no personnel injured in the fire. The fire did not affect any structures, systems, or components that are required to provide for nuclear safety. At no time was the health and safety of the public adversely affected by this condition.
"The maintenance shop is not attached to safety related structure of the operating units; therefore Dresden Station Unit 2 and Unit 3 were not affected by the fire.
"At approximately 1930 hrs., information was released to the media due to fire in the mechanical maintenance shop requiring Coal City Fire Department assistance. This condition is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to a release of information to the media. No official press release was made."
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.